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    The Last Word

    Words of Wisdom About Aging

    Physical and Emotional Health and Well Being

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    “Time passes. Memory fades, memory adjusts, memory conforms to what we think we remember.”

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    — Joan Didion, American writer, novelist and essayist, known for her acute social observations

    “Hope for the best. Expect the worst. Life is a play. We’re unrehearsed.”

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    — Mel Brooks, American actor, comedian, filmmaker, and director. He recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

    “Remember, you cannot look at the sun or death for very long.”

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    — David Hockney, Renowned British artist and painter who passed away last week at the age of 88. He was known for his vivid, colorful paintings of people and landscapes and his willingness to evolve to reinvent his imagery using such media as iPads and video, along with printmaking, photography, and stage scenery. This particular quote was part of a 2021 animated commission he created during the COVID crisis.

    “Don’t let yesterday take up too much of today.”

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    — Will Rogers, an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator

    “The greatest joy of old age is you don’t give a toss.”

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    — Prue Leith, From her YouTube conversation with Jacynth Bassett, Founder of Ageism Is Never In Style. Prue Leith is a South African-British chef, broadcaster, and writer, known for her work as a judge on The Great British Bake Off and author of the recent book, Being Old…and learning to love it!

    “When I was young, I thought that by the time I was an older adult, I would have solved all my problems. It was a surprise to find out I often feel like a hot mess and always feel like I am a work in progress.”

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    — Dr. Katharine Esty, Best-selling author, social psychologist, and expert in aging well and finding purpose. Her most recent book is Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness